A small, lightweight, high-performance pulse plasma thruster that can be used for ultra-small satellites.
A pulse plasma thruster (nanoPPT) that can be used as a propulsion device for ultra-small satellites. This propulsion device is compact, lightweight, and high-performance, suitable for applications such as satellite attitude control and orbit maintenance.
Inquire About This Product
basic information
The basic performance of the pulse plasma thruster (nanoPPT) for ultra-small satellites is as follows: 1. Impulse bit: Approximately 20 µNs 2. Propellant: PTFE 3. Specific impulse: Approximately 1000 sec 4. Total impulse: >20 Ns/PPT 5. Ejection frequency: 4Hz/2 PPTs 6. Power consumption: Approximately 15W (average) 7. Mass: ≦1.5 kg 8. Size: Approximately 160x130x100mm (standard, including 2 thrusters and electronic equipment) 9. Operating temperature range: -20 to +60℃ 10. Flight: Scheduled for 2025 The generated impulse and size will vary depending on the amount of propellant and the number of thrusters. Additionally, there are other PPTs with high impulse bits not mentioned above.
Price information
Please contact us for pricing.
Delivery Time
※Please contact us regarding the delivery date.
Applications/Examples of results
As for the PPT, it has achieved over 1 million shots in ground tests. All environmental tests have been completed and the flight model is ready for the 2025 flight.
Company information
The Advanced Technology Research Institute is an engineering company that supports space development and utilization, including rockets and artificial satellites, in Japan and around the world. We conduct a wide range of activities from the design and development of space systems, subsystems, and components for satellites and rockets, both small and large, to the sale of overseas space equipment. Additionally, we sell solar cells for space and ground use, and we design and develop solar cell panels for space as well as sell solar power generation modules and systems for ground use. For small satellites, including CubeSats, we provide system development from 1U to 12U, offer bus components, design and develop bus equipment, assemble satellites, and conduct integration and testing of satellites, including payloads. We also design, develop, and sell small electric propulsion systems for CubeSats and small satellites.